General information

Capsaicin is an active component of chili peppers. It is used as an analgesic in topical ointments and dermal patches to relieve pain and to reduce the symptoms of peripheral neuropathy. It is FDA-approved and sold under the name Qutenza® since 2009. In relation to cystic fibrosis, our AIM tool found the data that capsaicin can potentiate cAMP-stimulated G551D-CFTR, F508del-CFTR, and 8SA-CFTR channels. 

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Synonyms

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Marketed as

• QUTENZA - prescribing information

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Dietary sources

chilli peppers